The Laws of Purim

What is the day before Purim called?

• Shushan Purim

• Purim Katan

• Ta'anit Esther

• Pesach

Why do we fast on Ta'anit Esther?

• To remember the destruction of the Temple

• To remember the Jews fasting for Esther before she confronted Achashverosh

• To prepare for the feasting on Purim

• Because Esther died on that day

What day on the Hebrew calendar is Purim?

• 10th of Adar

• 14th of Adar

• 15th of Adar

• 15th of Nissan

Who celebrates Purim on Shushan Purim?

• Nobody any more

• Jews who live in Shushan

• Any city that was surrounded by a wall in the times of Yehoshua, such as Yerushalayim

• Jews who live outside of Israel

When is Shushan Purim?

• The day after Purim

• The day before Purim

• A week before Purim

• A month after Purim

How many specific Mitzvot of Purim are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What Megillah do we read on Purim?

• Ruth

• Kohelet

• Aicha

• Esther

When must you hear the Megillah on Purim

• Once at night

• Once during the day

• Once at night or once during the day

• Once at night and once during the day

How many brachot does the Ba'al Koreh say before reading the Megillah?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 0

What should you have in mind when you hear the bracha of "Shechiyanu" before the Megillah reading during the day time?

• That bracha should apply to all the Mitzvot you will be doing all day

• That bracha should apply to any new food you have that day

• That bracha should apply to any gift you get

• All of the Above